Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)! As a future Tiger, we want you to get a glimpse of what you can experience in the plant sciences degree program. Click on the links below to learn more about the CAFNR Experience!

All CAFNR undergraduate students take part in a “signature experience” during their time on campus. This is denoted as the “RISE” Initiative: Research, International, Service learning, Experiential learning.

Tessa Jennings found a passion for plant sciences as a high school FFA student participating in career development events. That passion has continued to grow as a student at the University of Missouri – especially after being selected as a member of the Freshman Research in Plants (FRIPS) Program in 2018. For the past two years, Jennings, a senior majoring in plant sciences, has worked in the lab of Antje Heese, an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry.

CAFNR Has a Lot to Offer

Each of the 14 degree programs in CAFNR impacts the largest industries in the region and addresses the most significant challenges in our world today, including agricultural policy and economics; tourism and hospitality; food nutrition, production, processing and safety; environmental sustainability; and animal and human health.

• CAFNR awards $1.5 million in scholarships annually
• 96% of CAFNR students rate CAFNR’s academic advising as “excellent”
• Graduation rate is 19.3% higher than national average
• 99.2% of graduates are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school
• 200-plus employers recruit CAFNR students
• 47% of CAFNR students graduate debt free

Charlie Ebbesmeyer puts his plant sciences degree to use each day through his job with MFA Incorporated.

A degree from CAFNR impacts your future and career, as well as the core components of society — helping to feed the world and keep it healthy. This past Senior Spotlight features Abby Schmidt, a recent graduate of the plant sciences degree program, as she shares her favorite experiences as a CAFNR student and how the College prepared her for the future.

Build leadership skills and friendships in more than 40 CAFNR-specific clubs and organizations. Each program has activities tailored to its students, in addition to many College-wide opportunities. Getting involved is a great way to expand on classroom learning, meet others with similar interests — and have some fun along the way!